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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the Man and the Recruit continue to speak in poetic language about signs of approaching violence, what does Olivier do?
(a) He calls to the Prisoner.
(b) He listens in on the conversation.
(c) He goes to his rooms.
(d) He grabs a weapon and prepares to beat the Prisoner into silence.

2. Why does the Doctor tear up his suggestions for keeping the Prisoner healthy?
(a) He needs nothing less than to be spiritually reborn and freed as soon as possible.
(b) He is already being treated well and fed healthy food.
(c) He does not want to do what the King requests.
(d) He wants to see the Prisoner suffer.

3. Of what does Anton assure the Doctor about Sigismund?
(a) He cannot walk.
(b) He cannot run.
(c) He is weak.
(d) He cannot communicate.

4. In front of the tower, why does Olivier bully and berate a young Recruit?
(a) The Recruit was late to his post.
(b) For not responding properly to his petty orders.
(c) The Recruit argued with Olivier.
(d) He is shy.

5. As Anton goes, who comes back in.
(a) The Doctor.
(b) The King.
(c) The Prisoner.
(d) Simon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anton urge the Doctor to give the Prisoner?

2. Over what do Olivier, Pancras and Andrew argue?

3. Specific parallels to _____ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power.

4. Of what was the Prisoner convicted?

5. Of what was the Doctor accused based on the Prisoner's survival?

(see the answer key)

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